August takes us right in the middle of the hurricane season that looms above us once again. The season runs from June 1 until November 30. We've learned from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration forecasters that we can experience an above average active hurricane season. That being said, the most important thing you can do is prepare for it.

We've had a pretty mild season so far since June, so before things could still possibly get a little rocky, July is our month to share some tips on how to prepare for a storm and stay safe during the storm.

We are already over a month into the Atlantic 2017 hurricane season. As some may recall last September, Hurricane Matthew blew through Hampton Roads with a heavy wet roar and has been labeled as one of the strongest and deadliest storms of the 2016 season. Believe it or not, Matthew made it in the top 10, coming in at number 9, as one of the costliest hurricanes on record.

We are already over a month into the Atlantic 2017 hurricane season. As some may recall last September, Hurricane Matthew blew through Hampton Roads with a heavy wet roar and has been labeled as one of the strongest and deadliest storms of the 2016 season. Believe it or not, Matthew made it in the top 10, coming in at number 9, as one of the costliest hurricanes on record.